I've been thinking about posting this for a while, finally decided to do it. I've been working most of my life, from bs things like delivering newspapers and babysitting as a kid to professional life. I have always hated corporate America, but hey, you've got to eat, right? Well, been thinking and talking to my SO about retiring early. Thankfully it was a valid option. I was working on a team that started out being all experienced people. Well, typical corporate bs, the company got sold to a bigger one. Slowly, all the experienced people got replaced by less and less experienced ones because, well, they're cheaper. Turnover was crazy high. New stupid rules. Forced socializing. All of a sudden, my performance is not up to standards. Surprise….well finally it happened, I'm gone. They had some empty suit tell me. Greatest day ever. They told me about severance, pretty decent. The best part is that they thought I'd be all upset. I started laughing. Laughed and laughed. I said do you think I'm upset? Oh gees, sorry about that, but no. I was leaving anyway. What a wonderful day.